Beyond the Bump

Bumpie Group Chat: dare we say… haemorrhoids and could this be the start of our singing careers?!

The Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered) is back and we are living up to the unfiltered part of the name 😅 We jump straight into…
Sophie made the trek through Melbourne Airport solo with the 3 kids and the price she’s paying comes in the form of hemorrhoids 
Jayde’s booking in some important health checks
Harry and Jayde had their second couple’s counseling session and came in hot off the back of a communication blunder
A new therapy technique was put into practise and worked! 
Soph and Nick realised they’d missed an important assembly at school - relatable!
Jayde is following Sophie’s musical hobby hunt - will she be the next Beyonce? And are we having a BTB Sing Off!?
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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“I landed on my baby”... how do you move past mum guilt when a nightmare becomes reality? - with Abi Draycott

Abi, mum of 3 and a friend of Sophie’s, is speaking with us about her story. In this very emotional and vulnerable episode, Abi describes her journey into motherhood, the day their world shifted after a fall devastatingly impacted their newborn and the family’s road to recovery. Despite everything, Abi’s sense of humour and optimism had us in awe! We discuss…
Moving from the UK to Australia and how to keep the grandparents involved 
How an ADHD diagnosis transpired after becoming a mum
Being a first time parent and how bitter-sweet hindsight can be
How the intrusive thought so many new parents have became a reality and the terrifying moments that unfolded
How guilt felt selfish and Abi’s strength in dealing with the accident
Navigating their daughter’s recovery 
When a random pregnancy test turned into their next big chapter (much earlier than expected!)
How life is now looking for Abi’s family 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How do I know if I’m done? 8 adults, 1 powerful conversation - with the whole BTB team

A topic that comes up in the Beyond the Bump community daily is the big question, “how do you know when you’re done?” Yep - are you planning on having more children? And do we all get that feeling of knowing our family is complete? Or is that a myth?
This is a round table style episode where we sat down with the eight members of the Beyond the Bump team on our team weekend away and dived into our own unique perspectives. Spoiler alert, about half of us cry! We discuss…
Those of us who feel ‘done’ and how we know
Does your children’s gender influence your desire for more kids?
Soaking up a pregnancy knowing it is your ‘last’ - is this meaningful or just another milestone that actually makes us feel guilty?
Grappling with the pressures of modern day life when your heart wishes for more children
How our previous challenges impact our decisions
That feeling of finding yourself and your ‘new normal’ after pregnancy
Hannah, our audio editor, doesn’t have a partner or children and shares honestly how family planning is a constant pressure
How fertility issues, relationship breakdowns and mental health play a part
Is it harder to lean on your ‘village’ when you have multiple children?
…and so much more!
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How can I get this brain of mine to breathe? Simplifying for the sake of our nervous system with Jodi Wilson

The “nervous system” has been mentioned a lot lately and for good reason! Life is busy and our body wasn’t designed to be dealing with this level of stress 24/7. So today, we speak to Jodi Wilson, bestselling author, yoga teacher and postpartum doula, about her latest book, A Brain that Breathes: essential habits for an overwhelming world. We discuss…
What even is the nervous system and how can we slow down?
How the constant mental load, multitasking and being chronically online all contribute to an overwhelmed nervous system
Small daily habits that we can use to help calm ourselves down (the real self-care!)
The ‘switch cost effect’ and how it is really impacting mothers
Children’s innate ability to be present
Our biological need to rest in order for our brain to function productively
How ‘the infinite scroll’ and picking up our phones keeps us in fight/flight
5 strategies to use when you’re overwhelmed
Links mentioned in this episode:
Read Jodi’s book here
Find Jodi on Substack here or on Instagram at @practisingimplicity 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies. Check out the range, including the new Cuddle Tonies here. 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: Is it couple’s therapy or co host therapy? And thanks to the Bumpies for keeping us sane!

The Bumpie Group Chat is back and Sophie reveals her vulnerability hangover. After being literally inundated with messages from Bumpies who could relate to her worries about school, Sophie shares her current reflections on how life might look like for her family. We also dive into…
Is it more acceptable to share you need time away from your kids than to say that you want to be with them as much as possible?
Could hybrid learning be the answer to Sophie’s concerns?
Sophie and Nick have made the decision to unenrol Pearl from pre-school and the relief is tangible 
Jayde shares how her and Harry’s first marriage counselling session went down. To Jayde’s surprise, it was NOT what she expected
How do your attachment styles and communication strategies impact your relationship? 
There’s nothing like wrapping up the episode by trying a therapy technique on air with each other while sharing a single microphone!
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Anyone else struggling with drops offs? Separation anxiety, resilience & more with Orlanda, teacher, psychology dress & mother

The school year has well and truly started but that doesn’t mean separation anxiety, tough drop offs and big feelings have come to an end. We spoke to Orlanda (@mybrain.books) all about how we can support our children when it comes to starting formal care, whether that be daycare, pre-school or school itself. We chatted to her all about…
 
What factors influence separation anxiety or difficult drop offs?
When might it be our own anxiety or when is it our gut telling us something might need to change?
How can a child’s cognitive development or readiness impact these transitions?
Building resilience through support and safety and equipping our kids with language around their emotions
What strategies can help us with drop offs?
Distressed children, school refusal and when separation anxiety might need further support
The importance of communicating, finding supportive educators and doing what’s right for your family
Orlanda is a mother of two boys, an experienced primary school teacher with a psychology degree and the founder of My Brain Books. She is passionate about nurturing children's mental health, resilience and emotional intelligence.
Links mentioned in this episode were: 
www.mybrainbooks.com 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: is Sophie going back to homeschooling and who else is keen on a foot job?

As always Bumpies, when one of us is up, the other is down! We kick off the latest Bumpie Group Chat episode with…
Jayde and Harry have made big changes in the bedroom
Sophie unveils her perfect feet and Jayde confesses she loves a foot job
Pearl has had another tough week at pre-school and Sophie is reflecting on her readiness
The daily grind and back-to-school routines are hitting Sophie’s family hard after a tight-knit year in the caravan - is mainstream school always the right option for everyone?
Jayde shares a Rude or Fabulous - would you clean a random school bag and share the lunchbox contents on a Facebook forum? Type A energy or overkill?
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Will becoming a mum ruin my career? Or will it be a superpower? - with Michelle Battersby

It’s been a busy 2 or so years for Michelle Battersby (@michellebattersby) who has grown and birthed two boys 17 months apart, all while selling her tech start-up Sunroom and beginning the role of President at global app, Peanut. We dived into her journey to chat more about…
Life before children as a woman carving a path in male-dominated boardrooms
Her career progression and moving to LA to found her own tech start up
Navigating pregnancy in her workplace and reflecting on how motherhood and career would look for Michelle
How she reframed the changes she underwent as a mother as a positive instead of worrying she’d “lost” herself
Having two kids with a close age gap - the pros and the cons!
Michelle explains Peanut - from connecting 6 million mums, tracking pregnancy, parenting advice to scheduling online mother’s group meet ups, it’s an amazing tool for mums
This episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon. Get 25% off with the code BTB25 at checkout, valid until 6 March 2026. Download the app here and get creating! 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: the school year is already catching up on us and so is our age

The Bumpie Group Chat is back and it’s a bit of a different vibe to earlier in the week. Reality is sinking in and we need to talk about it…
Pearl had a tough time starting pre-school and not only is it heart-breaking, it’s making Sophie wonder how she is actually going to get work done
Jayde is finally feeling her age and we dive into aging mentally and physically. Greys, fine lines and chin hairs - are we embracing them? Are we chasing beauty standards because we actually want to or is it social pressure!?
Sophie asks Jayde to share candidly how she frames her Botox appointments with her daughters
Kids can be brutal to each other - how do we help them navigate social challenges and peer pressure? 
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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New year, new us? Couple’s therapy, starting school and a new BTB era incoming 👀

We are back, Bumpies! New year, new us? After sharing way too many digestive details, looks like we’re still the same. After a 6 week break, we had A LOT to catch up on…
How is Sophie adjusting to life back home after her lap of Australia? 
Jayde shares how scary navigating sick kids, a snow storm and an international health system was 
Goldie and Mia start new school journeys and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions
Sophie’s addicted to her phone (but actually, who isn’t!?)
Jayde discusses her phone usage rules for her tweens
One of the girls is starting couple’s therapy and taking us along for the ride
How do you actually socialise without drinking? 
Anddddd we’ve got some exciting things in store for BTB and we need YOUR help! 
Links mentioned in this episode were: 
GetbrickLife360
This episode is proudly sponsored by iL Tutto. Check out their new Trend Collection and use our code BUMP20
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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